Water Quality in Medway, ME (04460)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 04460.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,111

Population

16

Water Systems

23

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Katahdin Shadows Campground

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Msu 113 Medway Middle School

Groundwater 204 people served
0 violations

Grandbellys Llc

All resolved
Groundwater 170 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pine Grove Campground & Cottages

Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations

Gateway Inn

2 health-based
Groundwater 76 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Camp Phoenix

1 health-based
Groundwater 54 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Als Bar & Grill

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Old Farm Trailer Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Farley'S Motel

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Tri-Town Christian Academy

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

The Scotts Company

All resolved
Groundwater 31 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Two Rivers Trailer Park

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Jones General Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Medway Irving Circle K

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lennies Superette

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Penobscot River Trails

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

17 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Medway (04460) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.

Fewer violations 81th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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